Bush Appoints Runner-up To Elections Post

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Ertel, 35, an Oviedo Republican who placed second in the Aug. 31 primary election for the office, was one of 13 people who applied for the post. He replaces Dennis Joyner, who stepped down from the office Jan. 10 for health reasons.

Ertel was appointed to a two-year term until the 2006 general election.